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as in rally
a mass meeting for the purpose of displaying or arousing support for a cause or person
disgruntled students organized a demonstration to protest the change in university policy
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as in display
an outward and often exaggerated indication of something abstract (as a feeling) for effect
staged a grand demonstration of her love for her husband with a candlelight-and-champagne Valentine's Day dinner
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Recent Examples of demonstration
In June, several demonstrations erupted across Los Angeles in response to a series of immigration raids.
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 8 July 2025
These hiking physical human augmentation wearables are exiting the Trough of Disillusionment, led by three factors that work in their favor: low price, influencer content, and public demonstrations.
—Borislav "bobby" Marinov, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The crowded panorama of ticktocking boxes is ridiculous and charming and absolutely unforgettable in its slightly manic demonstration of Japanese hobbyism.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2025
The demonstration contrasted with the expensive wedding bonanza, seen by critics as an affront to the lagoon city’s fragile environment and its citizens, overwhelmed by throngs of tourists.
—Antonio Calanni, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2025
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 8 July 2025
These hiking physical human augmentation wearables are exiting the Trough of Disillusionment, led by three factors that work in their favor: low price, influencer content, and public demonstrations.
—Borislav "bobby" Marinov, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The crowded panorama of ticktocking boxes is ridiculous and charming and absolutely unforgettable in its slightly manic demonstration of Japanese hobbyism.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2025
The demonstration contrasted with the expensive wedding bonanza, seen by critics as an affront to the lagoon city’s fragile environment and its citizens, overwhelmed by throngs of tourists.
—Antonio Calanni, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstration
Noun
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The rally was part of William Barber’s Moral Monday movement to condemn the debt reconciliation bill.—
Abigail Pender,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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The rally has seen bitcoin reach new highs amid more inflows into bitcoin ETFs.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
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His skill playing off the shoulder was on full display in his statement performance against Verona in November, when his hat-trick powered Fiorentina to a 3-1 win.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Its storied history is a big draw, but the 265-room hotel constantly strives to improve itself with new seasonal menus, extravagant lobby displays (from oversized flower arrangements to edible Easter décor), and sumptuous spa treatments.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Imagine a product development team that is constantly designing new features – a demo video for the sales team can show them what to sell to customers.—
David Prosser,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Post-graduation, Byron quickly became a go-to demo singer and producer.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
13 July 2025
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One of my biggest criticisms of HBO’s adaptation of The Last Of Us Part II, which is being adapted into multiple seasons of TV, is the way the show bungled the chronology.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Their packed schedule includes upcoming performances at Cowboys Music Festival in Calgary (July 8), Minnesota Yacht Club festival in St. Paul (July 19), Summer Sonic in Japan (Aug. 16-17), and three shows in Brazil later that month.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
8 July 2025
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“Demonstration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstration. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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